MIAMI (AP) — A fast-moving Hurricane Gabrielle was expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge and large, destructive waves to the Azores islands starting Thursday night and into early Friday, forecasters said.

A hurricane warning was in effect for the all of the islands in the volcanic archipelago, which could experience dangerous conditions from Gabrielle, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters warned midday Thursday that preparations for the storm should be rushed to completion.

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